Viennese Torte

By suewaynes

Ingredients

• 9 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/8 cup water
• 6 slightly beaten egg yolks
• 2 tbls. powered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 frozen Sara Lee pound cake (family size)

Preparation

Step 1

In heavy saucepan, heat together chocolate pieces, butter, and water over medium heat. Stir until blended; cool slightly. Add egg yolks, powdered sugar, vanilla. Stir until smooth. Chill until mixture is of spreading consistency, about 45 minutes. Slice cake horizontally in 6 layers. Spread about 2 tbls. of chocolate mixture between each layer, then frost top and sides with remaining chocolate. Chill at least 45 minutes before serving. To serve, cut cake in 1/4 inch thick slices.